Saudi�s $30m support KATHMANDU: Saudi Arabia has agreed to provide loan assistance of $30 million to help speed up Nepal’s reconstruction efforts. This was agreed at meetings between the representatives of the Fund for Development of the Saudi government and officials... 15 Dec, 2017
Earthquake disaster: Reconstruction and recovery It was found that, villages with good road access, higher wealth and family member sending remittance were generally rebuilt faster. Secondly, people have started borrowing mainly from informal sources with increased risk of debt traps The... 12 Dec, 2017
NRA could organise another donor meet if needed: Bhusal Kathmandu, October 25 The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer at the National Reconstruction Authority Yubaraj Bhusal reasoned that post-quake reconstruction efforts were still lagging behind due to lack of adequate technical human... Travel 26 Oct, 2017
EU transfers Rs 4.8bn Kathmandu, October 16 European Union (EU) has provided Nepal government with a budget support grant of 40 million euros (Rs 4.8 billion) for reconstruction. This is the second tranche of the 105 million euros Nepal-EU Action for Recovery and... 17 Oct, 2017
Earthquake-damaged houses in Valley posing grave threat to public safety Kathmandu, September 21 Many quake-affected houses that are standing precariously with the support of wooden beams in Kathmandu Valley continue to pose a grave threat to public safety, but the authorities concerned seem least... Horoscopes 22 Sep, 2017
Government unveils 100-day report card Kathmandu, September 14 The Sher Bahadur Deuba-led government today unveiled its 100-day report card, claiming that its major successes were holding the second phase of elections and ensuring the participation of Madhesi political parties in the... Travel 15 Sep, 2017
Cabinet endorses agenda KATHMANDU: The Cabinet endorsed the agenda of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s India visit on Monday. “The government will discuss extradition treaty between the two countries, commerce, trade investment, and Koshi and Laxmanpur dam issues... Travel 22 Aug, 2017
Migrants� outflow dips, labour shortage hits reconstruction Kathmandu, July 19 While the outflow of Nepalis for jobs abroad has decelerated, the country’s reconstruction efforts have been hampered by lack of labourers, shows a recent report. “The monthly outmigration for foreign employment, which... 20 Jul, 2017
DPM Mahara urges Norway for investment in energy sector KATHMANDU: Deputy Prime Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara expressed gratitude to the Government of Norway for its assistance to Nepal's peace process, relief and rescue efforts during the earthquake and post-quake reconstruction efforts, and further... Travel 18 Jul, 2017
Low capital expenditure riles development partners KATHMANDU: The government, Nepal's development partners and economists have expressed serious concern over the low capital expenditure that is limited to just 25 per cent when 24 days are left for the current fiscal year to come to an end. Lack of... Horoscopes 21 Jun, 2017
Reconstruction drive in Kavre sees 10 pc progress Banepa, June 5 Kavrepalanchowk, one of the 14 districts hardest hit by the 2015 ‘Gorkha Earthquake’, has witnessed around 10 per cent progress in the post-quake reconstruction drive. Around 6,300 houses were rebuilt in the district in the... Travel 06 Jun, 2017
Budget to take on federal structure Before proper implementation of budget, the government will have to prepare a conducive environment for economic development Kathmandu The budget of fiscal year 2017/18 is highly awaited anticipating the government’s next move in terms of... 28 May, 2017
